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Sydney: Royal National Park Hike, Swim, Picnic, Max 7 Guests

5.0(36 reviews)Sydney, AustraliaOperated by Beyond Guidebook
  • Duration9 hours
  • GroupShared · max 7
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Walk the world’s second-oldest national park, don’t watch it from a bus. With a maximum of 7 guests, you hike wild sandstone clifftops above the Pacific, swim in a hidden lagoon at Wattamolla and step into rainforest, all at a relaxed pace.

Everything is taken care of. We collect you from your door and bring beach towels, rain ponchos, picnic blankets, snacks and water. Park entry and parking are covered, so all you need is safe walking shoes and swimwear.

We walk about 10 km across the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of stops to rest, take photos and take it all in.

If you’re comfortable walking for a couple of hours, you’ll be fine.

Our Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday departures are guaranteed to run, whatever the group size, and they’re usually our liveliest days. If your dates are flexible, choose one of those.

Book the all-inclusive option for a catered picnic by the water.

What to expect

9 hours5 stopsShared tourMax 7 travellers

  1. Sydney

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    30 minutes

    Start your day with an easy pickup from Sydney CBD and leave the city behind as we head south into Royal National Park, where the cliffs meet the Pacific and the air already feels different. We start with a coastal hike to either Wedding Cake Rock or Eagle Rock, depending on the weather and how challenging you’d like the walk to be on the day. Both routes take you across sandstone cliffs and coastal tracks with wide open ocean views and some of the most beautiful scenery in the park.

  2. Royal National Park

    New South Wales, Australia

    3 hours

    Journey along the coastal track to witness the striking geology of Eagle Rock or Wedding Cake Rock, an iconic sandstone formation sculpted over millennia by wind and sea spray. As you trek past dramatic cliff edges, you'll uncover how millions of years of natural erosion carved out these golden sandstone shelves, perched dramatically over the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.

  3. Wattamolla

    Wattamolla, New South Wales, Australia

    1 hour 30 min

    After completing the hike, unwind at Wattamolla Beach, a serene, lagoon-style paradise ideal for a refreshing swim and a relaxing picnic. Sit back and enjoy a carefully curated spread prepared by a local caterer, featuring artisan cheeses, marinated olives, freshly made dips, crackers, falafel with hummus, stuffed dolmades, and vibrant seasonal fruit, all paired with crisp, locally brewed kombucha.

  4. Royal National Park Visitor Centre

    2 Lady Carrington Dr, New South Wales, 2232, Australia

    30 minutesAdmission included

    An immersive journey along the Forest Path in Royal National Park takes guests deep into one of the oldest and most atmospheric rainforest sanctuaries in Australia. Unlike the park’s exposed coastal headlands, this experience offers a cool, shaded oasis along the Hacking River and Bola Creek.

  5. Otford lookout

    Lady Wakehurst Dr, Otford, New South Wales, 2508, Australia

    15 minutes

    Quick photo stop at Otford Lookout for those big coastal views, and if the ice cream truck’s there, we’ll grab a cheeky treat.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 45 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations71

The operator lists 71 pickup points. 38 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences38

  • Paradox Sydney27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney11 Jamison Street, Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Rydges Australia Square97-99 Pitt St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Mantra Hotel at Sydney Airport3 Ross Smith Avenue, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Citadines Connect Sydney Airport121 Baxter Road, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot200 Coward St, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Meriton Suites Mascot Central8 Jackson Drive, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Ibis Sydney Airport205 O'riordan Street, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • The Branksome Hotel & Residences60 Robey Street, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By IHG2-12 Sarah St, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Sydney Harbour Hotel55 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport By IHGCorner Of O'riordan Street, Bourke Road, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • The Grace Hotel77 York Street, King Streets, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Mantra 2 Bond Street SydneyCnr George St & Bond St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Adina Sydney Airport17 Bourke Road, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport289 King St, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport241 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • MPI HotelsLevel 3, 88 Cumberland St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Crown Sydney1 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Sir Stamford At Circular Quay Hotel93 Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • The Australian Heritage Hotel100 Cumberland St, The Rocks Nsw, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • The Clarence Hotel, Sydney193 Clarence St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Little National Hotel Sydney26 Clarence St, Near Wynyard Station, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Metro Apartments On Darling Harbour132-136 Sussex St, Corner of King and Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Hotel Palisade35 Bettington St, Millers Point, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • East Side Hotel177 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Intercontinental Sydney By IHG16 Phillip Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Ibis Budget Sydney Airport5 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Pullman Sydney Airport191 O Riordan Street, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia
  • Napoleon on KentNapoleon on Kent Serviced Apar 219 Kent St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Hyacinth Catalo Platform APAC55 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • The Urban Newtown52 - 60 Enmore Rd, Newtown, New South Wales, 2042, Australia
  • The York by Swiss-Belhotel5 York St, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Sofitel Sydney WentworthSofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61 101 Phillip Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • City HotelShorter House, 193-195 Clarence St, Kirribilli, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Novotel Sydney City Centre7 - 9 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • SKYE Suites Sydney300 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • Megaboom City Hotel93 York St, Level 1, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Door to door hotel pickup, please don't be late.

What's included

Included

  • Entrance fee
  • Picnic

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 7 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (10–120)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Australia/Sydney
Product code
5574167P9

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 536 reviews
  • 536

Ratings aggregated from Viator (4) and Tripadvisor (32).

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